Knee Replacement

Arthritis is inflammation of the joints. A gradual wearing away of the tissue on the ends of bones results in reduction of joint space and friction at the exposed bone surfaces, changing regular bone movement and causing severe pain. Knee Replacement Surgery is the best solution to treat the condition and allow resumption of normal activities in the knee.

Knee replacement can be performed at JCI accredited Apollo Hospital or Sparsh Hospital.

Candidates for knee replacement

People suffering from severe arthritis of knee joints.

Daily knee pains from a very long time with swelling.

Debilitating pain restricting activities of daily living.

Severe deformity of the legs following knee pains (bent or bowlegs).

People suffering with rheumatoid arthritis( young and old ).

Arthritis or deformity following bony or ligamentous injuries around the knee joint.

Risks involved

Total Knee Replacement is a major operation. In spite of all precautions some complications are encountered in clinical practice.

The most common complications are

Blood clots in legs.

Blood clots in lungs.

Post operative blood loss may require transfusion.

Complications affecting the knee are less common, they are

Loosening of the prosthesis.

Knee Stiffness.

Infection in the knee.

What to expect from a knee replacement?

An artificial knee is not a natural knee, so it is unfair to expect it to function as a normal free joint. But a near normal function of the new joint is an achievable target.

With the availability of technically advanced implants and well established surgical expertise in premier institutions such as Apollo group of hospitals the success rate of this surgery has been reported worldwide approximately 97% at a 12 year follow up.

The average life of the implant for all age groups and indications has been found to be 15 years.

Relief from joint pain and stiffness.

Improve joint movement.

Ability for independent movement.

Improvement in the alignment of the deformed joints.

Independence to carry out functional activities of daily living like; walking, climbing stairs up and down, swimming, driving and social activities.